oncogenic

[US]/ˌɒn.kəˈdʒɛn.ɪk/
[UK]/ˌɑːn.kəˈdʒɛn.ɪk/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj.relating to or causing the formation of tumors

Phrases & Collocations

oncogenic virus

oncogenic mutation

oncogenic pathway

oncogenic protein

oncogenic signaling

oncogenic potential

oncogenic factors

oncogenic cells

oncogenic activity

oncogenic genes

Example Sentences

oncogenic mutations can lead to cancer development.

researchers are studying oncogenic pathways in tumors.

understanding oncogenic processes is crucial for treatment.

some viruses are known to be oncogenic.

oncogenic factors can vary between different cancer types.

targeting oncogenic signals is a promising therapeutic strategy.

oncogenic transformation alters cell behavior significantly.

genetic testing can identify oncogenic variants.

oncogenic drivers are essential for tumor growth.

many oncogenic proteins are potential drug targets.

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